TheImmigrant Genealogical Society

1310-B W. Magnolia Blvd.Burbank, CA 91506

The Immigrant Genealogical Society (IGS) was founded in 1982 to help Americans trace
their ancestors' origins, particularly in the German speaking areas of Europe and the
places in the world to which they migrated. The society maintains a genealogical research
library, publishes a newsletter and two periodical journals, and offers searches of its
holdings for users worldwide.

The Immigrant Library

The Immigrant Library serves as the IGS headquarters and houses a collection
of materials related to German and American genealogy. The collection began with the extensive
personal libraries of Elisabeth Sharp and Gerda Haffner. The collection has grown over the years
as society members and others contributed their materials and money to the library. Presently,
about half of the library holdings cover German speaking areas of Europe and half cover America.
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The IGS Newsletter - produced monthly, contains brief but useful news items related
to genealogical research as well as references to other resources.

You may click here to find a list of newsletters that can be viewed online.

Die Pommerschen Leute - produced
quarterly, is a genealogical resource for descendants of the Baltic Duchy of Pomerania.

German American Genealogy - produced semi-annualy, contains articles related
to the migration of Germans to America.

Research Services

Volunteers make the information in the Immigrant Library available to researchers who
are not able to use the library's resources in person. For a small donation, they will
use their experience with each resource to locate data of interest, make copies and
forward the information to you.

The Immigrant Genealogical Society is an IRS recongnized 501(c)(3) organization.
Donations of cash and books are tax-deductible. Cash donations for the purchase
of library materials and supplies are always welcomed.